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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1902

Page

3

Proposal on Rice Growers Water Rights Sparks Debate

The article discusses proposed steps to protest rice growers water allocations. It notes the need for a state or county Inspector to assess canal capacity and water availability, urging a trip to study irrigation plants and ensure fair distribution among farmers, renters, and larger canal companies.

Houston John Howan Tas Honornis Soller Gen- Aloe Ephio Florida Howard

Harris County to Lead State With Free High School Books

Harris County will supply free readers to all public high school students, says Superintendent H T Cline. He notes Harris is the only county with nine high schools and expects books to be provided at no cost, enabling students to enter the state union without extra exams.

Harris County Flrst High School Jin Yeaterday Cline Snys Urther Unt Harris Tit MUU Aeetintentant Chine

Inquest Held Over Death of Robert Ford Colored

A coroner’s inquest was convened at the residence of the deceased Robert Ford, a 21 year old Black man and brakeman on the Texas railroad. The verdict found death by suicide through a dose of carbolic acid, with evidence of recent social ties and circumstances surrounding the act.

Ford Matthews Robert Ford Nlenston Fed Texas

A Beautiful New Studio Opens in Town

Mn Blackburn haw Fe relocates to a newly improved studio at 101914 Prat tFiene with a broader range of lateau style work. The move follows a long-standing business, highlighting enhanced facilities and an updated commercial focus.

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Beaumont Budget: The Tenderloin Shakedown and Local News

Beaumont reports fines for women in a reservation raid with Mayor Langham and officers adjourned to the afternoon session. R A Aschen dies after throat injury, shell contracts let to Myrick Brothers for county use, and Beaumont wins a baseball game at Blanchette park with Everhardt pitching and notable hitting by Watson and Blanchette.

Beaumont Texas Thomas H. Langham Cfty Shell Myrick Brothers Thin City Best Kent Foster Nacogdoches Everhardt Tle Mercy Odell Hardy Helleman Lee Blanchette Watson Seoro EB Beaumont Sorieteorsseveese Nacogdoovan Algalilda

Southwest Publishing takes over Berleth print shop in Camp

The Southwest Publishing company acquires the Berleth printing business at 214 Fannia Street Camp Building. Charles Newning becomes editor and general manager, with J W Hartley as superintendent and Joe Haprock as readier. The move promises upgraded Houston area printing facilities and a long tradition of quality work.

The Southwest Publishing Company Fannia Street Camp Building F. M. Berleth Nin Pus Howton Southern Industrial and Lumber Heview F. M. Herleth Charles 4. Newning Review Newning J. W. Hartley Joe 5 Haprock Hartley Southwest Hancock Heane Houston Berleth Paar

Notable illustrated editions boost Newning and Austin issues

This sampler highlights Galveston and Austin special editions, including fist illustrations printed for Mr. Newning and woven pieces for M(H copley, a 40 cote Austin issue, and the Heview display. It notes the Kirby banquet materials and numerous souvenir books that enhanced the studio’s reputation for high grade work and the publisher’s vow to improve further.

Galveston Newning H Copley Austin Heview

Texas Specials Highlight Local Events Across Towns

Waco sends T L Peacock to Dillings to head the North Texas subscription department while A la Clermont travels for the agency from Dallas. Caldwell passes cattle at large and dog tax ordinances amid a busy Texas note. Navasota reports Evans injured by a log after flooding. Weldon votes Prohibition. Caldwell enacts new animal control rules. In Alvin haying and pen is thriving and penises demand remains strong. Karnes City hosts a large Confederate veterans reunion with speaker Car sow Bee. Groesbeck reports Ed Carson’s suicide in front of a street. Leggett hosts a Holiness gathering. Taylor notes a found letter believed to be John J Cau. Marquez hunts for a suspect linked to a farm couple’s shooting. Corsicana plans a McFadden plant set to operate by Sept 16. Phelps notes law strike and possible settlement. Cleburne sells Chronicle. Denton News chains changes. Winnona revival at Harris Creek. Groesbeck holds protracted meeting. Bremond reports a preacher’s death. WanaBachie updater notes American Cotton gin nearing completion. Requin reports John Lightner killed by machinery at Greifenstein gin.

Waco T. L. Peacock Bradetrt Bhen Dillings Charate Subactiption Department of North Texas A. la Clermont Brea i Dallas Navasota W. Evans Hanta J. TD. Anthony Alvin Karnes City Puonel Roca County Dues Tis Place Taylor John J. Cau Marquez Aod Jamies Winwtonil Tawil Corsicana McFadden Phelps Cleburne A. C. Benbock Tudy Chronicle Mh. Kindeol J. (. Boott Roscoe Mer Smaplock Ubrinlvle Henton Denton County Hada Acton Denton & Carey Whitesboro Higgeratam & Daugherty Newapapee Busboan Winona J. R. Christian Ilner and Hew Seotold Palestine Harris Creek Groesheeck Bunney J. F. Norris Mt. Cal Bremond Chris Han

Bodcew Lumber Damaged in Texarkens Timber Loss

Heavy loss reported at Bodcew Lumber company site in Texarkens Texas after a dam failure on August 2. Fire crews and local officials responded as workers evacuated and assessors surveyed structural damage and potential environmental impact.

Texarkens Texas Bodcew Lumber Company Luke

Complex collapse in Steupe area impacts Gulf Lumber mill

A night collapse near Steupe Arkansas disrupted operations of the Boggy Palm Lumber company. The two piñotes, among the Souths largest industrials, halted work and affected about 1,000 laborers at the Gime mill.

Steupe Ark Mont Ingen Dallage Pibo Lombor Company Boggy

W M Brown Ex Comptroller Died After Operation

Ex Comptroller W M Brown died in Austin Texas at the Austin Sanitarium after a surgical operation. He was of age and had served in the state comptroller’s department until shortly before his death. Death was attributed to appendicitis complications and a long illness.

R. A. Aschen Beaumont Texas Austin Sanitarium Austi W. M. Brown Austin Sanitariaum Heover

Goulds Memphis Purchase drives union stock sale

Memphis August 2 The formal sale of 6 percent of the stock of the Union Railway company to George Gould president of the Missouri Pacific Railway company was completed today. The purchase places control of the Union company under Gould and signals the belt line policy under his leadership.

Memphis Tenn Union Railway Company George Gould Missouri Poetic Railway Company Union Company Gould

Good Cheer for Smith

Council Bluffs dispatch reports Congressman Walter J. Smith received a telegram from General Jacob H. Smith accepted an invitation to attend the third reunion of the National Society of theenna atte dues and stated August 13 as the date. Preparations are under way for a grand ovate celebration in honor of General Smith.

Council Blos Laws Walter J. Smmith Jacob H. Smith San Francisco Phippines National Society of the Enna Atte

Contract for Rails Closed in Fort Worth Texas

A brief notice from Fort Worth Texas dated August 2k states that B Churchill, general manager of the Ukis, has closed a rails contract. The item notes completion of the agreement and identifies the parties involved.

Fort Worth Texas B. Churchill Ukis

Railroad deal slows work on Mine project between Nacens and Montague

A contract with George W. Onley for a Philadelphia company delays the Mine expansion between Nacens and Montague. Delivery and weight details are unclear but the plan involves eleven mallee units and sixty pound trains. The agreement is to be closed by the trial of next works.

Home and Texas Southern Railroad Nacens Montague George W. Onley Philadelphia TP Atecl

Randolph Nominated for Forty third District at Leona

Democratic convention in Leon County met Friday at Leona and nominated J. Randolph of Madisonville for the Forty third district. Leon County held two thirds of the vote but gave the nomination to Madison County. Randolph was selected by his own delegation.

A. J. Randolph Centerville Texas Featerday Leona IR. J. Randolph Madisonville Leon County Madred County Ranedolph

Parslow Holmes Nuptials Tie Texas Couple to Michigan

Miss Dirille Madaline Holmes daughter of Mr and Mrs J E B Holmes of Parslow Hol n La Porte Texas married L G Parslow a promising young man of Bel ding Michigan in a quiet ceremony this afternoon. A supper followed at the Carrollton hotel and the bride and groom plan to reside in Michigan.

Parslow-Holmes la Porte Texas Dirille Madaline Holmes Mra J. EB. Holmes L. G. Parslow Belding Mich Carrollton Hotel Michigan

National Bank Plan Proposed for Athens Group

Washington August 2 The application of C B Morris J A Faulk Joe J Miller George T Evans and A B Miller to organize the Citizens National Bank of Athens with 40000 capital is reported as a step in forming a new financial institution.

National Bank For Athens Post Washington C. BH. Morris J. A. Faulk Joe Miller George Tt. Evans

Greatly Increased Business in New York and Calosgo

Currency transfers through the city treasury to Calosgo and New Orleans for a calendar year were greatly in excess of prior totals. Data shows a year over year rise in transfers, indicating stronger financial activity and demand for funds across the region.

New York Cub

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